CPPR Postdoctoral Scholars Program

The CPPR Postdoctoral Scholar appointment originates with a Tulane University faculty member who agrees to supervise the postdoctoral scholar. The supervising faculty member(s) is responsible for recruiting and hiring the postdoc.

The Postdoctoral Scholars Program is open to all areas of study. Scholars must have already earned their Ph.D. or expect to receive their Ph.D. by the start date of the appointment.

Scholar Expectations

Postdoctoral Scholars are expected to: 

• Successfully complete their two-year research assignment at Tulane
• Dedicate their scholarship towards producing high-quality research in political economy
• Actively participate in Murphy events and contribute to the intellectual life on Tulane’s campus
• Outside employment and teaching at another institution during the term of the appointment are prohibited. 

Compensation and Term

The postdoctoral scholar term typically begins on July 1st, and scholars should be on campus by the start of the Fall Semester. 

Scholars receive the following:

• A $70,000 twelve-month salary.
• A research/travel subsidy.
• One-time assistance with relocation and start-up expenses. 

Such compensation is subject to appropriate taxation. The University also offers a benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. 

An appointment as a Postdoctoral Scholar originates with the Tulane University faculty member who agrees to supervise the scholar. Mentors support the academic and professional development of postdoctoral scholars within the program in the following areas: 

• Regular meetings to discuss long and short-term goals to be accomplished during the scholar’s time at Tulane
• Serve as a bridge to the scholar’s host department and colleagues
• Facilitate the scholar’s professional development in the areas of research, teaching, and participation in national and international fora
• Work with the scholar to prepare for successful entry into the job market

Faculty member/s will be responsible for recruiting and hiring the postdoctoral scholar in an academic school or department at Tulane that engages the scholar in departmental meetings, colloquia, seminars, and other events. The host school or department bears the costs associated with advertising and recruiting for the position. CPPR will assist with visa costs if applicable.

The host department structures opportunities for networking, social interaction, teaching opportunities, and scaffolding that supports the professional development of postdoctoral scholars within the program. The host department also administers the Scholars’ salary and provides administrative support during their appintment.

For full consideration, interested faculty members are invited to submit proposals by November 15th, 2025, for the postdoctoral term that begins on July 01, 2026. Submissions received by February 1st, 2026, will be reviewed if funding is available. Scholars should be on campus by the start of the Fall 2026 Semester. 

Proposal Requirements

1. Brief Description of Project: Provide a brief description of the proposed research project and its connection to political economy. Political economy, in its broadest sense, examines how public policy influences the market environment. Therefore, we welcome proposals from all public policy domains, including but not limited to housing, health, science, taxation, and environmental issues. However, our primary focus is on how these policy areas impact the market environment (e.g., the labor market, housing market, healthcare, etc.). and/or the economy.
2. Contribution to Multiversity of Perspectives, Backgrounds, Values, and Ideas: Highlight the project's or researcher's contribution to multidisciplinary approaches that advance Murphy’s strategic imperative to examine, address, and catalyze innovative solutions to 21st century policy challenges. 

Submit proposals to murphy@tulane.edu with the subject line "CPPR Post Doc Funding." Priority is given to proposals received by November 15th. These priority decisions will be reviewed after the deadline with decisions typically made by December 01. Submissions received by February 1st will be considered if funding is available.